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Kale Cheese Sandwich

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Posted:7/24/16
Updated:10/15/19
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HEALTHY, Kale Cheese Sandwich that is only 250 calories! This delicious sandwich recipe is perfect for lunch or a vegetarian dinner! 

With so much kale growing in the garden right now, we’ve been picking pounds worth every weekend to bring back to the city and wonder the frequently asked Summer question “What are we going to make with it?”.   Kale pesto is a favorite, as is Potatoes and Kale, but I wanted to start to bring the kale into my lunch so I quickly created this Melted Kale Arugula Cheese Sandwich.  I say quickly because it took me less than 15 minutes to make the sandwich, photograph it and eat it.  Since you’ll only have to worry about Step 1 and Step 3,  this sandwich will take you 5 minutes.

Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

First, start out with some delicious kale and arugula.  Our kale comes straight from our very green at the moment garden.
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Wash your kale and arugula if it isn’t already.  Make sure to dry it completely.  Add to a bowl.
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Add olive oil, lime juice and salt + pepper.
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Now massage your greens. When your husband walks in the kitchen and asks what you’re doing tell him you’re massaging the kale.  Make him jealous.
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Gather 2 slices of your favorite bread. I love Nature’s Harvest Light Multigrain bread because it’s only 40 calories a slice and it’s hearty to hold up to this sandwich.
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Add your greens on top.
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Now add your tomatoes.  You could add some onions or radishes on it too if that’s your thing.
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Now comes the cheese.  I only use 1 slice of Provolone cheese and rip it in half.  
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Into the toaster oven it goes for 5 minutes at 350 degrees.  And out comes this beautiful melted greens sandwich!
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Eat immediately as the cheese is melted and hot. 
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

The kale gets a nice tasty crispness due to the toaster oven.
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

Enjoy your Melted Kale Arugula Cheese Sandwich!
Healthy Kale Arugula Sandwich with Melted Cheese that is only 250 calories! This delicious open faced sandwich is perfect for lunch or a meatless dinner.

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HEALTHY, Kale Cheese Sandwich that is only 250 calories! This delicious sandwich recipe is perfect for lunch or a vegetarian dinner! 

Ingredients

  • 2 slices of bread
  • 2 handfuls of kale - washed and dry
  • 1 handful of arugula - washed and dry
  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • salt + pepper
  • tomato - 4 slices
  • 1 slice of Provolone cheese

Instructions

  • Add kale and arugula in a small bowl.
  • Add a drizzle of olive oil, a few drops of lime juice and a sprinkle of salt + pepper.
  • Massage the greens gently for a few seconds to coat in the olive.
  • Put your bread on a baking sheet.
  • Add your greens evenly on each piece of bread.
  • Add your tomatoes on top.
  • Rip your slice of cheese in half and put a half on top of each sandwich.
  • Bake in toaster oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Take out of the oven, sprinkle additional salt + pepper on top and serve.
Did you make this?I love seeing what you’ve made! Tag me on Instagram at @BrooklynFarmGirl and don’t forget to leave a comment & rating below.

 

 

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  1. Brett Martin says

    August 12, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Thanks so much for joining us at Delicious Dishes! We love your Melted Kale Arugula Cheese Sandwich recipe and hope you’ll join us again this week!

    Reply
  2. Joanne/WineLady Cooks says

    August 11, 2016 at 1:35 pm

    Hi Pamela, I love your delicious Kale Arugula Cheese Sandwich. You are so fortunate to have a bountiful garden in Brooklyn. Your recipe is featured on Foodie Friends Friday Daily Dish Magazine and will be on my FFF party post this weekend. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe and we look forward to seeing you again with another terrific post.

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  3. Stacey says

    August 7, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    Sounds wonderful! We love good hot sandwiches.

    Thanks so much for joining Thoughts of Home on Thursday. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Emma @ Bake Then Eat says

    July 30, 2016 at 11:43 pm

    Yummy this looks so good. I love kale chips and this is just taking them up to the next level.

    Reply
  5. Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kithcen says

    July 28, 2016 at 1:43 pm

    What a lovely share! Kale and arugula is one of the best combos. This melted cheese sandwich is making me drool.

    Reply
  6. max says

    July 28, 2016 at 1:04 am

    Amazing! Looks so colorful and delicious.I’ll make this for my tomorrow breakfast.

    Reply
  7. marcie says

    July 26, 2016 at 6:41 pm

    Holy cow…now that’s some kale! Mine has gotten nowhere near that amount, but I do look forward to it because I LOVE It! This sandwich looks like the ultimate — so wholesome and delicious!

    Reply
  8. cheri says

    July 26, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    I have kale coming out of my ears as well Pam, never thought to add it to a sandwich. Love this!!!!!

    Reply
  9. Suzanne says

    July 25, 2016 at 10:11 am

    Tasty sandwich!!

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  10. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    July 25, 2016 at 9:45 am

    I miss kale…no way I can find kale at this time of year…the open sandwich looks so delicious.

    Reply
  11. Ashley says

    July 25, 2016 at 9:38 am

    I just ate breakfast and you’re making me hungry for lunch! This sandwich looks sooo good! That tomato and the greens!

    Reply
  12. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    July 25, 2016 at 8:45 am

    I am so jealous of all the kale you are growing – the slugs ate all of ours 🙁
    What a great idea to add it to a sandwich though, to give them a veggie boost.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      July 25, 2016 at 9:20 am

      We have a slug war happening in the garden too Dannii, especially on the bok choy! Have you guys tried using some of the store bought products to get rid of them?

      Reply

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